Wineshark Go Hiking - Lantau Trail Section 11 – 鳳凰徑(第十一段) 舊東涌道至貝澳

Difficulty: 2/5

Distance: 4.32 km

From: Old Tung Chung Road

To: Pui O

Transportation:

• Take NLB No. 11 from Tung Chung Bus Terminus heading to Tai O, alight at Cheung Sha Bridge
• Return by taking NLB No. 3M from Lo Uk Tsuen heading to Tung Chung Bus Terminus

Date: 24 Apr 2021

This section of Lantau Trail has the distance post ranging from L114 to L121, and is quite an easy section. The start of the section is at the Cheung Sha Catchwater, and you will need to walk from South Lantau Road up Old Tung Chung Road for about 1 km to arrive.

The initial part of the trail is very easy, being on the flat and concrete catchwater. And compared with the last section which is also mainly on catchwater, I found that overall this part has more tree shades so it is even more comfortable. You can also see glimpses of Cheung Sha through the trees.

There is a number of spots where you can see ponds, with the water going down to the catchwater. One of them even allow you to walk and after climbing a few stones, reaching another pond which is a good place to cool down and refresh.

Then you can hear the vehicles above on Tung Chung Road, and there is also a flight of steps going up to the bus stop. Continuing along the catchwater you can see San Shek Wan, and further out Shek Kwu Chau in the distance. 

And then the catchwater ends and the trail continues on dirt path, this also begins the more difficult part in this trail, with the descend to Pui O through the stone steps. The individual stones generally offers good surface to walk down, but do pay attention during rainy seasons.

At least the section is well-shaded so even in summer it is quite comfortable going, with also the breeze passing through the trees to cool you down. And because it is going downhill it is not tiring at all. Just pay good attention and do it slowly and even for beginners it is very manageable.

Coming down to Pui O, the last part of the trail is walking on South Lantau Road towards Lo Uk Tsuen. Soon you will see Pui O Public School which is the destination. It is a good spot to replenish supplies if you want to continue Section 12, or take public transport to return to Tung Chung.